Natural Good Scents (A Glossary of Essential Oils) (Holistic Harmony Series Book 3)

A glossary of 72 essential oils, plus simple instructions for some of the easiest and best ways to use them. Includes an additional little glossary of “carrier oils,” quick-reference lists and sample recipes…

The term aromatherapy was coined in the 1920s by a French chemist, René-Maurice Gattefossé, but its actual practice dates back thousands of years. Hippocrates, oft called the father of medicine, classed perfumes as drugs, and said that “the way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day.” Nor was he saying anything new for his time period (or ours). From ancient China, India and Egypt to classical Greece and Rome, all cultures of antiquity used essential oils for healing—and modern laboratory research is confirming their medicinal value. There’s no mystery here and no surprise. Essential oils have proven their worth over centuries of successful use. In fact, if you’ve ever used a scented air-freshener, you’ve already practiced one form of aromatherapy. This glossary will just expand your repertoire. I hope you find it helpful, and that it brings health and happiness to your life.